Justice in Islamic Law Quranic Imperatives, Objectives, and Human Values
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https://doi.org/10.59022/ijlp.567Keywords:
Islamic Law, Quranic Justice, Maqasid Al-Shariah, Human Dignity, Human Rights, Islamic Jurisprudence, Legal ReformAbstract
Justice stands at the centre of Islamic law, yet its link with human values remains unclear. Many Muslim states apply Islamic rules without reference to their moral purposes. This gap produces unfair outcomes for women, minorities, and accused persons. This study aims to show how Quranic imperatives connect legal rules with universal human values. It also explains how Maqasid al-Shariah can guide that connection in modern law. The research uses a qualitative design with doctrinal and document analysis. It examines the Quran, Sunnah, classical juristic works, Pakistani statutes, and recent scholarship. The results show that justice governs every Quranic rule and applies equally to all people. Maqasid al-Shariah bridges divine text and human welfare, while human dignity links Islamic law with human rights. The study recommends purpose-based review of laws, judicial training, and stronger protection for weaker parties. Islamic law achieves real fairness only when text and purpose work together.
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